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The Atlanta Braves were 85-58, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves narrowly beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 at Citizens Bank Park.

Braves Daily Vibe Check
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Good place to be. The +4 run differential backs up the record. Factor in 4 wins in 7 games. The week's been good.

Braves Game on September 07

Opponent:Philadelphia Phillies (80-63)
Location:Citizens Bank Park
First Pitch:01:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Grant Holmes (9-5, 3.62 ERA) vs Jesús Luzardo (13-5, 3.02 ERA)
TV Broadcast:NBC 10, BravesVision
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 1 mph

Braves Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves narrowly beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 at Citizens Bank Park.

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Highlights

Braves Record & Standings

NL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Braves
8558.594 W1
Phillies
8063.5595.0 L1
Marlins
7272.50013.5 W1
Nationals
6778.46219.0 L4
Mets
6578.45520.0 W1

Atlanta Braves are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
28
Matt Olson
37.249.83280
23
Michael Harris II
24.291.81380
30
Drake Baldwin
22.278.80669

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
51
Chris Sale
14-92.101.01150.0
72
Didier Fuentes
5-12.271.0963.1
52
Dylan Lee
6-02.610.8962.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
13
Ronald Acuña Jr.
7 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
51
Chris Sale
9.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
54
Tyler Mahle
6.2 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
72
Didier Fuentes
4.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Braves News

Ronald Acuña Jr. continues to thrive in his role as the villain against the Phillies, hitting a clutch three-run homer that erased a 4-1 deficit and solidified the Braves' four-game lead in the NL East. Acuña's performance not only electrified the crowd but also reminded fans why he’s a force to be reckoned with, especially in high-pressure moments. Adding to the excitement, Austin Riley finally delivered a much-needed clutch hit, proving pivotal in securing the victory. As the Braves hold a solid 84-58 record, their recent form has been encouraging with a +4 run differential over the last week, setting them up nicely as they inch closer to the postseason. With only three weeks until playoff baseball, the stakes are rising, and the Braves are clearly poised to make their mark.

Sources
Acuña relishes boos from Phillies fans as he gets last laugh in villain role with epic HR
MLB.com
Acuña relishes boos from Phillies fans as he gets last laugh in villain role with epic HR
PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies fans love to hate Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Braves star loves being the villain. “They boo me every time and I enjoy that,” Acuña said with a smile.
Braves remain second in latest Power Rankings
MLB.com
Braves remain second in latest Power Rankings
It’s Labor Day, and because Labor Day was later than usual this year, and the MLB playoffs actually begin in September, we are closer to the start of the postseason than perhaps many realize. They begin three weeks from tomorrow. We’re not coming up on the stretch run. The stretch
Ronald Acuña Jr. comes up big as Braves rally past Phillies for momentous win
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Ronald Acuña Jr. comes up big as Braves rally past Phillies for momentous win
Just when hope was fading and the Braves were staring down a second straight loss to the Phillies which would have dropped their NL East lead to three games, La Bestia showed up in a major way. Ronald Acuña Jr.’s three-run homer in the eighth inning erased a 4-1 deficit. Austin Riley’s RBI triple in […]
Braves at Phillies chat and discussion: Tyler Mahle vs. Aaron Nola
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Braves at Phillies chat and discussion: Tyler Mahle vs. Aaron Nola
Through two games of this Braves-Phillies series, we’re exactly back where we started. After one win apiece, the Braves’ NL East lead remains four games. Atlanta can push that back to five or the Phillies can reduce it to three during Sunday afternoon’s 1:10 p.m. ET matchup at Citizens Bank Park, which will be a […]
Austin Riley's clutch hit for Braves against Philadelphia had most improbable of odds
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Austin Riley's clutch hit for Braves against Philadelphia had most improbable of odds
Austin Riley has been searching for the clutch hit all season long, and when it seemed most improbable, the Atlanta Braves' third baseman finally delivered.
5 fateful Braves decisions that are looming very large as the 2026 season winds down
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5 fateful Braves decisions that are looming very large as the 2026 season winds down
The Atlanta Braves have made a number of decisions in recent years that are making a big difference (for better or worse) during this stretch run.

Braves Upcoming Schedule

The Atlanta Braves host the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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